Introducing the Cisco NCS 5500 NC57-18D12TH-SB, an adaptable 18x400G or 30x200G Combo Scale Line Card. Ideal for high-performance network environments, this robust card enhances scalability and efficiency for data centers and service providers. Tailored for engineers and procurement professionals looking for reliable, high-throughput solutions.
NC57-18D12TH-SB Product Highlights
- Supports 18x400G ports
- Supports 30x200G ports
- High scalability options
- Robust performance
- Ideal for data centers
Product Features Comparison
| Model |
Port Speed |
Port Density |
Power Consumption |
Optimal Use Case |
Forwarding Performance |
Buffer Size |
Redundancy |
| Cisco NC57-18D12TH-SB |
400G/200G |
18x400G/30x200G |
High |
Data Centers |
High |
Large |
Yes |
| Cisco NCS-55A2-MOD-SE |
100G |
12x100G |
Medium |
Service Providers |
High |
Medium |
Yes |
| Juniper MX480 |
100G |
24x100G |
High |
Enterprise Networks |
Medium |
Medium |
No |
| Arista 7504R |
400G |
48x400G |
High |
Cloud Networks |
High |
Large |
Yes |
| Nokia 7250 IXR-X |
200G |
16x200G |
Medium |
Data Centers |
Medium |
Large |
No |
NC57-18D12TH-SB Product Application Scenarios
- High-performance data centers
- Service provider networks
- Cloud infrastructure scaling
Optional Add-ons
| Model |
Description |
| Cisco QSFP-100G-SR4 |
100GBASE SR4 QSFP Transceiver |
| Cisco AOC-SFP-400G-1M |
400G Active Optical Cable, 1 Meter |
| Cisco NCS-5500-FSEC-PACK |
Forwarding Security Pack License |